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Legislation and Regulation

New York Bipartisan Lawmakers Call on Governor to Sign ‘Cannabis Crop Rescue Act’ as 250,000 Pounds Sit to Rot

The state Legislature passed a bill in June aiming to allow tribal nations to purchase supply from distressed cannabis farmers.

September 13, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

US Congressman Introduces Bill to Withhold Federal Funding from States, Tribes with Adult-Use Cannabis Programs

Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Stop Pot Act would withhold 10% of federal highway funds for governments with laws permitting non-medical cannabis use.

September 6, 2023

Interviews & Opinion

Opinion: Rescheduling Is Recriminalizing, Descheduling Is Decriminalizing

President of cannabis genetics company DNA Genetics, Rezwan Khan, weighs in on Biden's cannabis policy reform plan and how rescheduling or descheduling the plant would impact the industry.

August 29, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

FDA Chooses LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer to Enhance Consumer Safety, Regulate the Industry

The administration’s decision stems from concerns associated with food-related products containing CBD and Delta-8 THC.

August 25, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Backed by At Least 9 GOP Senators; Bill Lies Largely in Democrats’ Court

The Republican support indicates legislation to provide traditional banking services to the cannabis industry has the votes to avoid a filibuster.

July 14, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Boston … ‘280E THC’ Party? MariMed Takes it Back to 1773

The Massachusetts-based multistate cannabis operator protested unfair cannabis industry tax laws that have hurt businesses and workers alike.

July 13, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Anti-Legalization Governor Picks Former State Police Superintendent as ‘Marijuana Commissioner’

Robert Coupe will oversee the implementation of Delaware’s forthcoming adult-use program as the state’s head cannabis regulator.

June 13, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Proposed Michigan Regulations Would Deny Cannabis Licenses to Businesses That Don’t Pay Their Vendors

The proposed rules will undergo public hearings this summer.

May 24, 2023

California

Industry Players Spearhead Financial Stability for California Cannabis Coalition to Solve Statewide Debt Crisis

The new alliance backs Assemblymember Phil Ting’s credit law bill, bolstering advocacy efforts across the state.

May 17, 2023

SAFE Banking Act

SAFE Banking Testifiers Provide Mixed Reviews in Senate Banking Committee Hearing

The congressional body invited witnesses from UFCW, SAM, Dama Financial and Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition to speak.

May 11, 2023

SAFE Banking Act

SAFE Banking Bill is Back—Back Again—Again, Again, Again …

The bipartisan federal legislation aimed at providing safe harbor to financial institutions servicing the cannabis industry was reintroduced in Congress.

April 27, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Governor Will Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation to Be Enacted Without His Signature

Gov. John Carney issued a statement on a pair of legalization bills that will make Delaware the 22nd state to establish an adult-use marketplace.

April 21, 2023